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07/11/2008
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A poorly designed and constructed driveway that begins to crack and crumble after its first winter is far more expensive than a well-constructed driveway which costs a little more to start with but remains solid and attractive for many years with minimum upkeep.
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07/11/2008
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Better Business Bureau (BBB) offers the following advice on how to dispose of an obsolete PC or Mac safely and securely.
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05/01/2008
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BBB offers the following advice when searching for help with taxes
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04/08/2008
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Spring is here and now is a good time to rid the house of paperwork that has accumulated over the past year. Better Business Bureau warns that, when it comes to cleaning out financial records, failing to shred sensitive documents can put you at risk of ID theft.
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01/31/2008
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Fraudulent emails containing malicious links and viruses have been sent to businesses and consumers around the country claiming to contain information on a complaint filed with the Better Business Bureau
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01/21/2008
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The London Police Department is warning businesses of a Fire Extinguisher Scam that is targeting businesses in London, Woodstock, Sarnia, and Windsor.
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12/13/2007
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The Better Business Bureau is warning Businesses and Consumers of a (phishing) scam that is currently using the BBB Name and Logo.
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11/08/2007
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Sixty-mile walks, triathlon style races and long distance running are a far cry from the time-honored fund raising dinners. Group exercise events don’t much resemble the mail appeals and telephone calls some consumers receive daily. But there is no question that events that involve countless people in intense physical activity have become a hugely popular way to raise money for charity
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11/08/2007
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As a result of deregulation in the natural gas and electricity industries, consumers can now choose which company they wish to purchase either energy source from. Licenses have been issued to both industries to act as retailers selling both gas and electricity and in many cases the companies will offer both. Consumers can therefore choose to purchase from one of these licensed retailers or to stay with their local utility.
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11/08/2007
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If your plan is to leave the shovel in the garage this winter and hire a snow-removal contractor,the BBB recommends the following tips:
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11/08/2007
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Most charities are honest and ethical, but questionable solicitors are counting on the fact that you will not bother to check out the charity before you give. Here is some basic wise giving advice:
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10/23/2007
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Consumers across North America are contacting Better Business Bureaus in Canada and the US to ask about the legitimacy of notices they received by mail and spam e-mail announcing that they have won substantial sums of money in a lottery.
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10/23/2007
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Professional fundraisers are sometimes hired by charities to produce traveling circuses or variety shows as special fund-raising events.
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10/23/2007
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The Better Business Bureau warns businesses to watch for phoney invoices from companies requesting payment for a “listing” in a business directory.
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10/22/2007
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When your business provides a product or service to a customer or client you expect to get paid. Most businesses have struggled at one time or another to get paid for their work. If you are a small company, not getting paid for your services could be particularly detrimental to your business.
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